Exercises in Futility (Mgła album)
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| Exercises in Futility | ||||
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| Released | 4 September 2015 | |||
| Genre | Black metal | |||
| Length | 42:12 | |||
| Label | Northern Heritage | |||
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Exercises in Futility is the third studio album by Polish black metal band Mgła. It was released on 4 September 2015, through Northern Heritage Records.[1] Featuring "a raw, melodic black metal" style that was compared to those of Watain and early Burzum,[2] the album is regarded as "the biggest and most impactful release of the band's 15-year career."[3] The front cover features an artwork from French engraver Marcel Roux, titled L'aveugle ("The blind", 1908).[4]
The band embarked a North American tour following the album's release.[1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[5] |
Exercises in Futility was met with positive responses. Andy O'Connor of Pitchfork praised the album, stating, "Mgła are the true heirs to Dissection's style of black metal; the melodies are huge without dipping into the saccharine." O'Connor further stated: "Mgła's accomplished performance on Futility transforms the lyrical content into a call to action."[5]
Exercise in Futility was listed as number 8 on Pitchfork's "The Best Metal Albums of 2015" list.[2]
Track listing
- "Exercises in Futility I" – 7:58
- "Exercises in Futility II" – 7:48
- "Exercises in Futility III" – 4:37
- "Exercises in Futility IV" – 4:45
- "Exercises in Futility V" – 8:15
- "Exercises in Futility VI" – 8:49
